Water Issues

MONDAY


(find 15 images to place in this document)

(work in table teams to complete this document)

Blue Gold: World Water Wars (to see video information from the film maker)

(we will be watching segments of this video over a series of days)
today we watch the introduction (0m0s - 2m32s) and answer questions 1-3

some more on Pablo Velencio:

TUESDAY

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  • View Blue Gold from 2m32s - 21m23s
  • As we view we will pause for discussion and to answers the questions associated with 2nd and 3rd statements on the Blue Gold D2 worksheet.
  • as a class, create a concept map to document our learning from the day's viewing and discussion

WEDNESDAY

A current event: The Colorado River


THURSDAY and Friday

Current Event: California Drought


MONDAY

  • Review last week's learning and complete a graphic organizer for each topic : Colorado River, California Drought

Colorado River version = many causes, one effect
California Drought = once cause, many effects

TUESDAY


WEDNESDAY

  • we have spent a great deal of time looking at water issues. Now you are going to use your learning to teach others about the issue. Your task: Create a story for Earth Day to share with 2nd graders. Use these worksheets to help set the stage your story.

THURSDAY

  • time to get to work: here's a worksheet to help you write out the sentences to support your story.

  • share your story with a peer review group

FRIDAY /MONDAY

  • create your story on paper - be sure to write NEATLY and do nice illustrations
  • record yourself reading your story - turn in your story and your recording

OTHER RECENT Water EVENTS IN THE NEWS